Migration Strategy

The 6R Migration Framework

Every workload gets a tailored migration strategy based on business objectives, technical constraints, and optimization opportunities.

R1

Rehost (Lift & Shift)

Move workloads as-is to AWS using MGN for automated server replication. Fastest path with zero code changes.

Tools: AWS MGN, CloudEndure, VM Import/Export
R2

Replatform (Lift & Reshape)

Optimize during migration — move databases to RDS, switch to managed services, leverage Elastic Beanstalk.

Tools: AWS DMS, RDS, ElastiCache, EFS
R3

Refactor (Re-architect)

Decompose monoliths into microservices on EKS/Lambda. Maximum cloud-native benefits with modern architectures.

Tools: EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions
R4

Repurchase (Replace)

Move to SaaS alternatives — replace legacy CRM with AWS Marketplace ISV solutions or managed services.

Tools: AWS Marketplace, Amazon Connect, WorkSpaces
R5

Retain (Revisit Later)

Keep workloads on-premises temporarily due to compliance, latency, or dependency constraints. Plan future migration.

Tools: AWS Outposts, Direct Connect, hybrid patterns
R6

Retire (Decommission)

Identify and eliminate redundant, obsolete, or trivial workloads. Reduce scope and save on licensing costs.

Tools: Migration Hub discovery, dependency mapping

Our Migration Methodology

A structured 4-phase approach aligned with AWS prescriptive guidance and the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP).

1

Assess & Discover

Comprehensive portfolio discovery using AWS Migration Hub, Application Discovery Service (ADS), and CART (Cloud Adoption Readiness Tool).

Discovery Tools

  • • AWS Discovery Agent
  • • Agentless Discovery Connector
  • • Migration Hub import

Assessment

  • • TCO analysis & business case
  • • Application dependency mapping
  • • Risk assessment matrix

Deliverables

  • • Migration Readiness Assessment (MRA)
  • • Directional Business Case
  • • Wave plan prioritization
2

Mobilize & Plan

Build the migration factory — Landing Zone setup with Control Tower, establish guardrails, define wave groups, and execute MAP funding.

Landing Zone

  • • AWS Control Tower
  • • Multi-account structure (OU)
  • • Guardrails & SCPs

Foundation

  • • Transit Gateway networking
  • • SSO & IAM Identity Center
  • • Centralized logging (CloudTrail)

MAP Funding

  • • AWS credits application
  • • Partner funding allocation
  • • Milestone tracking
3

Migrate & Modernize

Execute migration waves with automated tooling. Parallel database migrations with DMS, server migrations with MGN, and application deployments.

Server Migration

  • • AWS MGN continuous replication
  • • Test cutover → Production cutover
  • • Automated post-migration validation
  • • Rollback procedures per wave

Database Migration

  • • AWS DMS with CDC replication
  • • Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
  • • Homogeneous & heterogeneous migrations
  • • Oracle → Aurora PostgreSQL expertise
4

Operate & Optimize

Post-migration optimization, right-sizing, Reserved Instance planning, and transition to managed operations with 24/7 monitoring.

Cost Optimization

  • • Right-sizing with Compute Optimizer
  • • Savings Plans & RIs
  • • S3 Intelligent Tiering

Operations

  • • CloudWatch monitoring
  • • AWS Config compliance
  • • Systems Manager patching

Well-Architected

  • • Framework review (6 pillars)
  • • Remediation roadmap
  • • Continuous improvement

AWS Migration Tools We Deploy

Deep expertise across the full AWS migration tool suite.

AWS Migration Hub

Central tracking for all migration progress across tools and services.

AWS MGN

Application Migration Service for automated lift-and-shift with continuous replication.

AWS DMS

Database Migration Service with ongoing CDC replication and schema conversion.

Discovery Service

Agent-based and agentless discovery for portfolio assessment and dependency mapping.

AWS Snow Family

Snowball Edge and Snowcone for offline data transfer of petabyte-scale datasets.

AWS DataSync

Automated data transfer between on-premises storage and AWS S3, EFS, FSx.

Transfer Family

Managed SFTP, FTPS, and FTP for seamless file transfer workflows to S3.

Control Tower

Landing zone with guardrails, multi-account governance, and compliance baselines.

Migration Results

Average outcomes across 100+ enterprise migration projects.

40%
Average Cost Reduction
65%
Faster Time-to-Market
99.99%
Uptime Post-Migration
3,000+
Workloads Migrated

Ready to Migrate to AWS?

Start with a free Migration Readiness Assessment and learn how the AWS MAP program can fund your journey.

Request Migration Assessment